http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm
In Summary:
- stronger emphasis on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity
- consume more healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood
- consume less sodium, saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and refined grains
- provides action steps such as “make half of your plate fruits and vegetables” and “enjoy your food, but eat less”
There are some other cool sections as well, including a table that lists the 25 top sources of calories among various age groups.
Have any of you looked at the new DGs? What did you think?
Such great tips!
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I favorited them and caught the end of the live conference on Monday but I've been so swamped with work I haven't had a time to read it all yet! The reviews and outlines I've read look pretty nice and I like Marion Nestle's pointing out of euphamisms for "eat less meat and drink less soda" for things like "choose leaner cuts of meat and eat less sofas" etc.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get into them later this week.
I thought it was strange that everyone seemed so surprised and shocked that they recommended more specific guidelines, such as "Eat less," but they really need to! So I guess I'm slightly more satisfied with the new guidelines.
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